Vision of the New Bones: Jewish Imaginations after 1940

This exhibition brings together artists connected to Judaism whose early lives were shaped by the upheavals of World War II and the Holocaust. You’ll encounter a range of creative expressions—from painting and film to music and literature—that reflect how trauma influenced their work. Figures like Mark Rothko, Maya Deren, and Alejandro Jodorowsky use their art to explore Jewish spirituality and the unconscious mind. The collection offers a thoughtful look at how these artists transformed difficult histories into new, hopeful visions. Beyond the individual stories, the exhibition invites you to consider how art can serve as a form of rebuilding after loss. The pieces reveal a process of turning painful memories into symbols that help make life meaningful again. Whether you’re drawn to visual art or storytelling, you’ll find moments that resonate quietly and invite reflection. It’s a space where personal history and creative expression meet in unexpected and moving ways.